Helix system

[Holy carp]

I currently have a Fl-22, but have been interested in switching to the helix 5 or the helix 7. I'm curious if anyone has any insight on this system or advice? I use a lot of lipless crankbaits for walleye fishing and think the helix might give me more info on what's going on down there and in theory help catch more fish. I have heard there is a slight delay on the helix, wondering if anyone on here cares to weigh in on the flasher vs sonar argument!! Thanks for any and all info regarding this topic.

Primary use is on the hard water

[Getanet]

My buddy has the 5 w/GPS. When you combine it with a lakemap chip it's a really sweet set-up for ice fishing as you can pinpoint spots on lakes and mark your location for the next time you're out.  I don't know anything about the sonar vs. flasher issue or if there is a slight delay. All I know is I want one.

 

Also, there are down imaging and side imaging versions available, and ones with and without GPS. Be sure you take that into consideration when you're shopping. I've gotten excited about some pretty good deals I've seen on the Helix 5, only to realize it doesn't have GPS. If you're going to use your for ice fishing I think you would want the GPS version.

[Holy carp]

Thanks for the info getanet- I can't believe some of the deals I'm seeing in the helix either. I feel like the helix is better suited to the kind of fishing I do

[slammer]

H'bird has  new stuff in the works.  A new unit coming out in March called Solix.  Might be one reason you are seeing some good deals

[Brian T]

The Helix 5 gives you the option to view different screens. The view button option shows separate flasher screen, sonar , gps , others. Screen views will run side by side in different combinations, but flasher screen only works by itself. Great little unit. I use mine for gps . Ram mount on handlebar